Information System Security Officer - ISSO (PL)

Canvas II, LLC.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas II, LLC. is seeking a cybersecurity professional to safeguard DoD information systems at Eglin AFB. The role emphasizes implementing Air Force cybersecurity standards, maintaining SSPs/SSAs, and supporting the ISSM in day-to-day duties.

The candidate should hold a Secret clearance, DoW 8140 certification, and at least four years of related DoD/network security experience, with a focus on SOP/SSP development and security scans.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• DoW 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification (Security+ or equivalent) required.
• Experience developing SOPs and SSPs.
• Minimum 4 years of cybersecurity and DoD networking experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified IS and data using Air Force practices.
• Provide cybersecurity support for test area systems and networks.
• Evaluate new technologies prior to implementation.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, SSPs, and ATO documentation.
• Perform STIG-based security scans and maintain audit logs.
• Monitor system changes per CM policy and SSP.
• Support ISSM and assume ISSM duties when needed.
• Manage media control and accountability.

Skills

Secret Clearance

DoW 8140 Cert

SOP/SSP Development

4+ Years Experience

Network Security

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Associate's degree + experience

Tools

DISA STIGs

Security tooling

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified Information Systems (IS) and data using Air Force approved network engineering practices, information security standards, and approved industry best practices.
• Independently provide cybersecurity support for various test area systems, including real-time computers, standalone systems, and networked systems.
• Evaluate approved new technologies prior to implementation within the organizational environment.
• Independently provide cybersecurity support for application development, planning, network implementation, systems integration, communication support, computer-communication maintenance, asset management, and security controls.
• Develop, maintain, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Security Plans (SSPs), and Approval to Operate (ATO) documentation.
• Independently perform security scans using DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure systems security settings and patch levels are compliant.
• Independently generate, collect, and preserve IS audit logs in accordance with the SSP and government customer requirements.
• Independently monitor and document system changes in accordance with the Configuration Management Policy and the SSP.
• Manage media control, including documentation and accountability of all media.
• Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in meeting their duties and responsibilities; assume ISSM responsibilities in the absence of the ISSM.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have a DoW 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification certification (i.e., Security +).
• Knowledge and expertise in Cybersecurity requirements, network technologies, and computer security as applied to Department of War (DoW) networks.
• Experience developing SOPs and SSPs.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience performing all functions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an applicable discipline.
• Degree requirements can be substituted with an applicable Associate's degree and additional years of experience.

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we've been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.